Charleston, WV
Looking to move to Charleston, WV? We’ve got everything you want to know about the key factors that could make this the best place for you, including Charleston, WV real estate. Let’s start with the basics: Charleston, WV is located in Kanawha County. It has a population of 50,566, and we have a cool graph below that shows the city’s ethnic diversity, as well as other important facts and figures.
What about cost of living in Charleston, WV? The median income in Charleston, WV is $48,442 and the median home value is $144,400, which should give you a pretty good idea of its affordability.

Livability Advantage Valley, WV
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Choose Charleston, WV Magazine
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Quick Facts
- Average Commute
- 16.3 minutes
- Median Home Value
- $170,618
- Median Household Income
- $42,012
- Total Population
- 48,006
- Median Property Tax
- $1,141